Jackfackmasta

Jackfackmasta ASN, RN

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  1. Taking a pay cut?

    Jackfackmasta replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work as an ED tech prn working part time hours and bring home 10 dollars/hour for working my butt off literally. Our part time or full timers make 2 dollars more an hour but should be more for the...

  2. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Got the offer.

  3. IVP into Primary IV Tubing?

    Jackfackmasta posted a topic in Critical Care

    I was in the ICU for clinical giving IV morphine through a PICC line pushing it slowly over the designated time. The ICU nurse who I have a lot a respect for laughed and said he usually puts morphine...

  4. Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    Jackfackmasta replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    what does BTW means? I see it

  5. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    From what I was told by C.W the scores were EXTREMELY close. Decimals I mean.. He also told me to apply to the January cohort but said if he can hire the final 7 he wants I will be in if the CNO...

  6. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Its a wonderful hospital and the staff is incredible. Good luck to those who got accepted. You are blessed to be with an incredible

  7. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nope. Ironic part is that the perception was they loved me. The educator said she was impressed by me and was excited reading my resume and gave me her business card which she said she doesn't...

  8. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did not get it. Oh

  9. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Me too. Haven't heard from

  10. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    It actually went very well. I don't want to jinx myself and then not get the position I really loved the staff and I thought they were awesome, open and loved their job. I am praying I get the job...

  11. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anybody know when they will start calling those who are accepted into the ICU

  12. Overheard at the nurse's station

    Jackfackmasta replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Mindlor, karma is going to come and bite you when you are a nurse and your cocky attitude pushes all your CNAs away and you're doing everything on your own. Believe me, as a tech and working with...

  13. how does scott and white nursing internship work?

    Jackfackmasta replied to deblai's topic in Texas Nursing

    We have a whole thread on SW for the current cohort interviews. You can join.

  14. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations! :hrnsmlys: This waiting for interviews is killing me. I am guessing that they will choose the top 30 scores for ICU and call on Friday after final interviews? I cannot wait till next...

  15. Time For Another Days vs. Nights Debate!

    Jackfackmasta replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I think that morning shifts are busy with more patient activities whereas night shift there is less staff and so you have to do a lot yourself that normally someone else helps with and that's why it...

  16. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Application states due by last Friday in July for September start. The internships open on the 1st of the month however it is dependent on when the position is posted online. Not all units will offer...

  17. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I interview on Friday. The recruiter had told me she had scanned 50 applications and had 30 more to go. So I'm guessing they took the first 50 and are interviewing those. I think our chances are very...

  18. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't remember but I know they have humongous NICU like the 70 bed

  19. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    30 for ICU and around 10 for

  20. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would fly into in Bergstrom Austin airport not Dallas. I live 15 min north of downtown austin and it takes me about 40 mintues to get to temple hospital so you should be able to get to temple in an...

  21. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I applied as soon as it appeared on the website. The director emailed me. What I was told is they interview those who have the unit as their first choice and if they do not find enough people they...

  22. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have an interview next week. I asked my friend who interviewed there last semster questions they asked. She said the only odd one they asked was "If you could be any animal what would it be and...

  23. The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

    Jackfackmasta replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient this last week in for bad pneumonia who did not want to be here and was yelling and screaming and wanting to leave. She was not getting enough oxygen to her brain and was AMS. I had to...

  24. Austin Community College Fall 2012 hopefuls

    Jackfackmasta replied to tnAustin's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think with Concordia and Texas State graduating their first class this semester too competition is fiercer than ever and you CANNOT be picky and refuse to not move anywhere else because you want to...

  25. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Jackfackmasta replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know its in June, the exact date I am not sure. Last year based on posts was June 6th for ICU but varies with